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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.20, 496.97 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.20, 496.97 and 136.35 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.20 : 496.97 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.20/496.97 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.20x = 496.97 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.20x = 67,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,761.69/331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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